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Daly School

Summary:

Daly School is an elementary school in Hamilton, MT, serving 552 students in grades K-4. The school consistently outperforms the Hamilton K-12 Schools district and the state of Montana in academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better in mathematics and nearly 50% in reading.

Daly School has a strong statewide ranking, placing 99th out of 332 Montana elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is a significant improvement from previous years, and the school's favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4 may contribute to its academic success. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 87.14% of students identifying as White, which differs from the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Quentin Brown Primary K-4 in Corvallis.

While Daly School's academic performance is impressive, it's worth noting that some nearby schools, such as Stevensville K-6, also demonstrate strong academic results. This suggests that the quality of education in the region may be influenced by factors beyond just the individual school. Overall, Daly School appears to be a high-performing elementary school that is well-positioned to continue providing a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 208 Daly Avenue
       Hamilton, MT  59840

(406) 363-2122

District: Hamilton K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,415 Help


Students who attend Daly School usually attend:

Middle:    Hamilton Middle School
High:    Hamilton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Two or more races:
5.8%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Daly School ranks better than 70.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), two or more races (5.8%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Daly School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Daly School is $10,415.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Daly School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Hamilton K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton K-12 Schools 130th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Daly School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.25 63rd 217 71.0%
2005 53.02 118th 218 45.9%
2006 55.20 118th 234 49.6%
2007 53.96 122nd 230 47.0%
2008 47.71 121st 194 37.6%
2009 50.30 120th 190 36.8%
2010 44.82 166th 241 31.1%
2011 57.22 124th 247 49.8%
2012 54.44 125th 244 48.8%
2013 59.59 104th 246 57.7%
2015 51.32 145th 287 49.5%
2016 55.72 87th 191 54.5%
2017 27.41 88th 109 19.3%
2018 39.47 74th 116 36.2%
2019 25.76 95th 123 22.8%
2021 46.51 225th 356 36.8%
2022 65.78 132nd 329 59.9%
2023 70.44 99th 332 70.2%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Daly School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 404 1 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1994 421 1 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 428
1995 470 1 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1996 470 1 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1997 478 2 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1998 491 1 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 449 1 5 5 5 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 458 1 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 474
2001 440 2 5 8 4 n/a n/a 0 459
2002 331 1 4 3 9 n/a n/a 0 348
2003 331 1 4 3 9 n/a n/a 0 348
2004 320 2 5 3 7 n/a n/a 0 337
2005 335 1 4 5 7 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 321 1 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 337
2007 343 1 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 350 4 7 7 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 348 3 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2010 358 5 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2011 316 2 3 26 1 1 11 0 360
2012 322 3 4 24 1 2 10 0 366
2013 325 4 4 16 2 2 11 0 364
2014 378 2 5 20 2 0 24 0 431
2015 402 1 5 15 3 1 19 0 446
2016 411 2 3 16 5 1 26 0 464
2017 412 1 0 18 2 0 21 0 454
2018 369 1 1 24 4 0 16 0 415
2019 275 1 1 25 0 1 15 0 318
2020 277 1 1 23 1 0 16 0 319
2021 435 3 2 26 4 2 28 0 500
2022 447 3 2 32 4 1 34 0 523
2023 481 2 2 31 3 1 32 0 552

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Daly School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 411 23.9 17.2 12.9
1994 428 22.6 18.9 12.1
1995 484 24.4 19.8 29.3
1996 484 24.4 19.8 29.3
1997 497 27.4 18.1 29.2
1998 507 27.4 18.5 30
1999 465 26.9 17.3 45.6
2000 474 27.4 17.3 44.9
2001 459 29.3 15.7 45.3
2002 348 22.5 15.5 42.8
2003 348 22.5 15.5 42.8
2004 337 23.8 14.2 53.1
2005 352 21.6 16.3 48.3
2006 337 22.4 15.0 42.7
2007 357 22.5 15.9 42.3
2008 369 24.1 15.3 39.3
2009 367 23.1 15.9 42.8
2010 375 24.5 15.3 46.1
2011 360 24.5 14.6 47.2
2012 366 24.6 14.8 48.1
2013 364 24.5 14.8 52.2
2014 431 29.1 14.8 55.5
2015 446 29.0 15.3 49.3
2016 464 30.0 15.4 43.8
2017 454 29.4 15.4 53.5
2018 415 28.2 14.6 49.9
2019 318 21.7 14.6 57.9
2020 319 22.3 14.2 57.1
2021 500 37.0 13.5 n/a
2022 523 37.5 13.9 n/a
2023 552 41.0 13.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Daly School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 411 23.9 17.2 12.9
1994 428 22.6 18.9 12.1
1995 484 24.4 19.8 29.3
1996 484 24.4 19.8 29.3
1997 497 27.4 18.1 29.2
1998 507 27.4 18.5 30
1999 465 26.9 17.3 45.6
2000 474 27.4 17.3 44.9
2001 459 29.3 15.7 45.3
2002 348 22.5 15.5 42.8
2003 348 22.5 15.5 42.8
2004 337 23.8 14.2 53.1
2005 352 21.6 16.3 48.3
2006 337 22.4 15.0 42.7
2007 357 22.5 15.9 42.3
2008 369 24.1 15.3 39.3
2009 367 23.1 15.9 42.8
2010 375 24.5 15.3 46.1
2011 360 24.5 14.6 47.2
2012 366 24.6 14.8 48.1
2013 364 24.5 14.8 52.2
2014 431 29.1 14.8 55.5
2015 446 29.0 15.3 49.3
2016 464 30.0 15.4 43.8
2017 454 29.4 15.4 53.5
2018 415 28.2 14.6 49.9
2019 318 21.7 14.6 57.9
2020 319 22.3 14.2 57.1
2021 500 37.0 13.5 n/a
2022 523 37.5 13.9 n/a
2023 552 41.0 13.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Daly School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2021 $10,897
2022 $10,904
2023 $10,415

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Daly School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 95th of 123 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 332 Elementary schools
 47.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students318552
 73.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian03
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2531
 24%
Pacific Islander11
White275481
 74.9%
Two or More Races1532
 113.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Daly School

Students who attend Daly School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamilton Middle School
High : Hamilton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Daly School.

Students at Daly School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

Daly School ranks 99th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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